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Cozumel, Mexico

Posted on January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 by admin

Cozumel: Small island with big fun Cozumel, Mexico is a small island, roughly 10 miles by 30 miles. in the Caribbean Sea. The island is off the coast of the Yucatan Penisula, directly across from Playa Del Carmen. Considered mostly underdeveloped, the little island is one of the most popular stops for cruise ships in…

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Freeport, Bahamas: Surprising in the Best Way!

Posted on December 12, 2022March 21, 2023 by admin

I admit my initial planning almost a year ago as part of Carnival’s 8-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary, Freeport did not excite me. The excursions all seemed “meh.” If you look up other reviews of Freeport, it feels like a pit stop on the way to the “real” ports. The pier itself is actually quite decent…

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Key West, Florida, and the Huge Rookie Mistake

Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 by admin

Key West, Florida- A Quaint Tourist Scene Key West, Florida was the first stop for Carnival Dream’s 8-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary. We cruised November 5-13, which is also hurricane season. This can work in your favor though because cruises are cheaper as this is considered “off-season.” However, it can cause problems like needing to skip…

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Carnival Dream’s Eastern Caribbean Cruise Route

Posted on November 28, 2022December 12, 2022 by admin

Review of Carnival’s Eastern Caribbean cruise, Nov. 8-15, 2022 From November 5-13, I took my first cruise on Carnival’s Dream on their Eastern Caribbean itinerary. The route leaves Galveston, Texas with one day at sea before arriving at Key West, Florida, followed by Freeport, Bahamas, Carnival’s private island called Half-Moon Cay, and finally Nassau, Bahamas…

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